IDEAL Summer Academy Camp Counselor

Lipscomb University • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Summer Academy counselors will work on a team of 6-8 counselors to lead and support approximately 24 campers with intellectual disabilities, ages 17-24 during Summer Academy, May 31- June 4, 2026. May be Federal Work Study eligible. Summer Academy is for Accepted Fall 2026 IDEAL students and for prospective students interested in learning more about the program.

Requirements

• Counselors must be full-time Lipscomb University students with at least a 3.0 GPA.
• Counselors must have a minimum of one semester of volunteer experience as a Peer Mentor with the Lipscomb IDEAL program.
• High level of comfortability working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Ability to problem-solve difficult situations to independently find a solution
• Strong relationship-building skills, especially empathy and patience
• Creative, fun-loving and playful attitude
• Adept at managing stress and diffusing stressful situations
• High level of integrity; values consistent with Lipscomb University’s mission

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as a camp counselor is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend a training session with IDEAL staff before the end of the spring semester.
• Arrive on Sunday morning before camp begins and depart once all clean-up has been completed on the last evening.
• Stay overnight in the dorms with campers in a supervisory role.
• Prioritize all Summer Academy responsibilities for the length of the camp week.
• Provide transportation to campers for off-campus outings and excursions.
• Serve as primary leaders/supervisors for all afternoon/ evening activities and in the dorms.
• Monitor and participate in all camp activities, including activities that might be physically demanding.
• Lead team games and sports and monitor students' free time

What This Job Offers

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